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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Thessaloniki from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni or Citylines for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

Saturday

$16

Sunday

$17

Monday

$16

Tuesday

$10

Wednesday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	5h 50m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 1:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Citylines	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 7:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 40m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	1:10 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Serdika	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Serdika	6:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Arda Tur	4h 50m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Serdika	2:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	5h 45m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Citylines	4h 55m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	12:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	5h 0m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	5h 50m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Citylines	4h 55m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 15m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	12:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 0m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	5h 0m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki is $10 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Thessaloniki

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Thessaloniki are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Sofia and Thessaloniki.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 52 buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Thessaloniki, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Citylines that travel 18 times every day by bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	143.9 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Tourist Service Holding

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Every day, 18 buses from 4 bus companies leave Sofia for Thessaloniki: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$21

Friday 12/05

$15

Saturday 12/06

$29

Sunday 12/07

$17

Monday 12/08

$17

Tuesday 12/09

$10

Wednesday 12/10

$17

Thursday 12/11

$13

Friday 12/12

$17

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$11

Monday 12/15

$11

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$10

Thursday 12/18

$10

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$10

Sunday 12/21

$11

Monday 12/22

$29

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$15

Thursday 12/25

$20

Friday 12/26

$11

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Thessaloniki

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki, with $10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Thessaloniki

These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Thessaloniki from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	$10
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Arda Tur from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Sofia to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Sofia - Thessaloniki

Panos Efthymiadis, 2/5/2025

Unreliable, unfriendly and unsafe service. Probably last time I travel with this company.

Lina , 1/28/2025

We spent 1/2 hour for a break at McDonalds near Pernik. Wanted to catch the bus to Thessaloniki from this point, but the lady ( operator) who serves the line told us that we should travel to Sofia . ... We spent 1/2 hour for a break at McDonalds near Pernik. Wanted to catch the bus to Thessaloniki from this point, but the lady ( operator) who serves the line told us that we should travel to Sofia . And now when we had to travel for 2 hours extra we are back near may hometown. I asked the driver if we can get on the buss at this point he kindly replied that there is no problem to do so. Just to inform the operator. My question is WHY the operator of Ardatur does not give proper information???

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Thessaloniki

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sofia and Thessaloniki.

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Thessaloniki? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Sofia Thessaloniki bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 5h 30m to reach Thessaloniki. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thessaloniki.

On average, how many connections are available from Sofia to Thessaloniki each day?

Every day, the Sofia to Thessaloniki bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sofia to Thessaloniki take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki is offered by Citylines and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus arriving in Thessaloniki from Sofia starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Thessaloniki starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sofia Thessaloniki route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki, passengers can travel with Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Thessaloniki by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Thessaloniki bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sofia Thessaloniki bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Thessaloniki bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Thessaloniki

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sofia and to Thessaloniki

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Thessaloniki. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!